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Hello and Well Met!

By Masonic Freethinking Progressive Democrat - May 28th, 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

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Tags: Advocacy, Democratic Party, People with Disabilities, Senator Feingold

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Once again, my name is Patrick "The Agitator" Blum.
I am a lifetime loyal, progressive liberal, activist member of the Democratic Pary.
I have created this Blog so that general and specific discussion about issues that affect the lives of people, your state, and/or the Nation in general from the perspective of the Progressive, Liberal and/or Freethinking ideals. I am looking forward to hearing from all the rest of you "Shameless Agitators" and what issues need advocacy, what improvements can be made to the Democratic Party and any other intellectual discussions.

A little about me: I am 40 year old male from Wisconsin.
For the last 30 years I have been involved in Politics, Government and the study and lessons of History.
I am a former (and always) teacher.
I am person with a disability (ankylosing spondylitis) and I fight hard for others with disabilities.
I am a life long Democrat (Progressive Liberal).
I am a proud Freemason and Shriner.
My heroes, mentors and those who have had a powerful effect on my life include:
Franklin Roosevelt, Senator Russ Feingold, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, Justin Dart, Cesar Chavez, Dr. Martin Luther King, Senator Bobby Kennedy, Socrates, and many others.

I hope to add insight, ideas, advocacy and civil discourse as much as possible.
Long live ALL the "Shameless Agitators"!

Reader Comments

GROOVEY! (SARCASM IMPLIED)

By SPIRITED DONA May 28th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

WE HAVE NO AGITATORS OR TROUBLE HERE. DID U MEAN BUM OR BLUM?

Re: GROOVEY! (SARCASM IMPLIED)

By Masonic Freethinking Progressive Democrat May 28th 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT

Heh.. nice! I love troublemakers :-)

Re: Asking-

By AnneK May 28th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

Speaking as a parent of a kid with Autism, I think the teacher who did that needs to

1) never teach again or have any contact with children of an impressionable age

2) go live in the everglades, take up a new career as aligator chow, and never bother civilization again.

Re: Asking-

By Masonic Freethinking Progressive Democrat May 28th 2008 at 3:13 pm EDT

Although I do not know the whole story, the implication is clear: Our society is still in the denial stage when it comes to respecting those with disabilities. When will we as a society grow up? When will we stop being a "throw away" society that doesn't want to know about or care about people with disabilities? It is clear to me, as it has been for some time, that a lot of work is still needed. You want to know why I am a "Shameless Agitator" and Advocate? It is just for situations and issues like this.

Hey

By AnneK May 28th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT

How's it going, Patrick? Glad you're here. I will be SUPER happy to get into as many discussions as you wanna have.

Right now the blogs pretty weighted down with the fight between the passionate Hillary supporters and the passionate Obama supporters. It can get kinda nasty.

I'm not passionate about any candidates, but I am about issues. Environment, Educatiion, Economics, Homelessness, Healthcare, War, and Global justice are all things I care a lot about.

Good to meet you.

Re: Hey

By Masonic Freethinking Progressive Democrat May 28th 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT

I appreciate the warm welcome! Issues as well are my thing, topics of interest and advocacy as it applies to Civil Rights and Social Justice (Especially as it applies to People with Disabilities), Education and Political philosophy.

Again, I appreciate the response.

Re: Asking-

By AnneK May 28th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT

My daughter's in 11th grade. It gets easier as they get older. Next year she'll be going on her second international trip with the school band.

We had good and bad teachers. Everytime one sent Emily home crying, I sent that one home crying as well. Seriously.

Re: Asking-

By Masonic Freethinking Progressive Democrat May 28th 2008 at 3:17 pm EDT

Violence begets violence, Id say rather than that, make the teacher do a long time of public service with people who have Autism. 12 hours a day for one year and then let's see what is what. That would be my recommendation.

Re: Asking-

By Masonic Freethinking Progressive Democrat May 28th 2008 at 3:20 pm EDT

Once again, it reinforces how much work needs to be done. 1 in 5 people have some kind of disability in our nation. Whether it be physical, mental, learning and/or emotional... when are we going to learn? When are we going to care?

Welcome

By Damien May 28th 2008 at 4:41 pm EDT

Welcome, Brother. Just to let you know, other people get bothered if you don't make a profile (display name other than "Democrat in Beetown, WI). Its a hang up that I don't share, but some can get pretty rabid about it. I'm also a mason, though not as active as I'd like. I'm also a progressive. Good to have you here!

Re: Welcome

By Masonic Freethinking Progressive Democrat May 28th 2008 at 5:12 pm EDT

Thank you Brother. May you visit the East more often and may the Supreme Architect guide and protect you always. Contact me and discuss with me anytime!

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